minimalism
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The Clutter Behind the Clutter
It seems everyone is decluttering their homes these days — and yet clutter is rarely about the objects themselves. It’s more about emotional residue. Clutter gathers where something has gone unprocessed. It reflects emotional backlog, often a quiet overwhelm around a deeper issue. In this way, clutter is a symptom, not a root cause. It… Continue reading
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Decluttering in Ways That Stop the Bleeding
Last year, for me, was all about recompense: giving what is owed to friends and family so I can start this year with no debts of any kind – and begin saving for expenses like a new roof and a hedge for my future. I watched a video on YouTube that lays out Charlie Munger’s… Continue reading
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Jars, Pill Bottles, and the Scarcity We Carry
The past few weeks, I’ve been moving through a gentle round of decluttering — the kind that feels less like a task and more like a quiet reset. A few bags of clothing have gone out the door, and today I’ll be tending to a couple of kitchen cabinets, letting go of jars I no… Continue reading
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